Carr's Glen Primary School, BELFAST
Carr's Glen Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Belfast.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Carr's Glen Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Carr's Glen Primary School is a controlled school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
293 pupils are enrolled, 47% are entitled to free school meals, 2% are Catholic and 48% Protestant and 8% are newcomer pupils.
59 pupils (20% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 14 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carr's Glen Primary School are Our Lady's Girls' Primary School (0.3 miles), Wheatfield Primary School (0.4 miles), Holy Cross Girls' Primary School (0.4 miles) and Ballysillan Primary School (0.6 miles).
Our Lady's Girls' Primary SchoolWheatfield Primary SchoolHoly Cross Girls' Primary SchoolBallysillan Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Carr's Glen Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carr's Glen Primary School, 60 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Carr's Glen Primary School are Belfast Model School For Girls (0.3 miles), Mercy College Belfast (0.4 miles), Belfast Boys' Model School (0.5 miles) and Blessed Trinity College (1.1 miles).
Belfast Model School For GirlsMercy College BelfastBelfast Boys' Model SchoolBlessed Trinity College
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Carr's Glen Primary School in April 2020.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Carr's Glen Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
59
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
20.1%
of pupils enrolled
14
With a statement (stage 3)
45
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Carr's Glen Primary School
When was Carr's Glen Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Carr's Glen Primary School in April 2020.
How are places allocated at Carr's Glen Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Carr's Glen Primary School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Carr's Glen Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Carr's Glen Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Carr's Glen Primary School?
Carr's Glen Primary School is at 629-633 OLDPARK ROAD, BELFAST, ANTRIM, BT14 6QX.